Mines explode during mine sweeping activities in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia.

YMS and SC units during mine sweeping activities in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. United States Navy YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper) underway at sea. Mines explode in the background and a pillar of smoke and water rises up. Two YMS in column underway at sea as mines explode. Flag buoy towed in the foreground. Mines explode with YMS in the background. SC pulls in flag buoy.